The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0468-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Cups Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter Cups because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products distributed nationally and internationally.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter Cups. The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is identified as Sunland Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter Cups, 72/2oz, with UPC 72048687866165.

The recall covers 11,035 units of the 72/2 oz size. These products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. states, as well as internationally in Hong Kong. The Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected units range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best-If-Used-By dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter Cups, 72/2oz, UPC 72048687866165.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1
  • 2011 and September 24
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 187 recalled by Sunland, Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 187 products in this recall →

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